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5 Hidden Fees in Merchant Services (And How to Avoid Them)
CeCe Grant 6 min read Apr 3, 2026
Understand the common hidden charges in credit card processing and how interchange-plus pricing keeps costs transparent.
Many business owners don't realize they're paying hidden fees on their merchant services statements. From batch processing fees to PCI non-compliance surcharges, the costs add up. At The Gatlic Group, we believe in radical transparency — interchange-plus pricing with no hidden charges. Here are the five most common hidden fees and what to look for on your statement.